Black dresses with unconventional cut-outs are like fashion catnip to Dakota Johnson. Over time, they've become her favorite way to show some skin, especially when the Valentino creative director, Alessandro Michele, is involved. Sometimes, the slits line up perfectly with the trendsetter's tattoos, but on September 10, her Valentino dress's neckline framed a witchy diamond necklace instead.

For Johnson, New York Fashion Week began at the Kering Foundation's fifth annual Caring for Women Dinner, where she rubbed elbows with Salma Hayek Pinault, Simone Biles, and Pamela Anderson. Following the unofficial black-tie dress code, Johnson's stylist, Kate Young, chose a cloak-style Valentino gown with billowy bell sleeves, a sequined hood, and a carpet-sweeping skirt. The most statement-making design details were the front-facing cut-outs, though.

Her necklace—the Desert Bloom ‘Wild Moon’ from Messika—was perfectly placed in the diamond-shaped hole that stretched from her collarbone to below her bust. Almost like a picture frame, the gap highlighted the 19-carat crescent moon pendant that dangled from a diamond-encrusted chain. When it was still available, the statement necklace sold for $121,900.

For the rest of her accessories, the Materialists actor stayed loyal to designers like Zoe Lev, Jessica McCormack (the London label behind Zendaya's engagement ring), and more Messika. According to her stylist, Johnson slipped Valentino's Enigme Satin Pumps beneath the dress's train, but the gold-heeled stilettos remained hidden.

In true Johnson style, this wasn't her first witchy wardrobe pull of the week. To celebrate the launch of the Valentino Vendetta perfume on Sept. 9 in L.A., she sourced the Italian label for another custom dress. The long-sleeve style, with its thick satin choker and velvet cape, drew inspiration from a Fall 2026 silhouette.

On the runway, Valentino filled the torso's negative space with a double-moon lariat necklace. But Johnson opted out of the crystallized collar, the pink satin gloves, the purple tights, and the tomato-red Rockstud Stilettos. She instead styled the look with black-and-gold Lisa Eisner earrings, a Jessica McCormack pinky ring, and black Valentino pumps.

It's beginning to look a lot like long-sleeved season again, but that's not to say your fall fashion can't show any skin. This is your sign to experiment with cut-outs the Dakota Johnson Way: select an otherwise timeless evening dress with enough open space for a show-stealing sparkler or two.

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As much as I adore fall fashion, with its moody color palette and cozy sweaters, I can't ditch my summer staples for cold-weather counterparts just yet. My solution? A shoe trend that's autumnal enough to transform my well-loved tank top from a summer to fall fixture. The look isn't as unconventional as it seems: It already earned Dakota Johnson's endorsement.

Despite the heatwaves in our zip codes, Johnson and I started September in the same tank-and-flats formula, down to the seasonal sheen on our ballerinas. The Materialists actor wore a white square-neck top with baggy black bottoms, a leather tote bag, and slipper-style ballet flats from The Row. Her sleeveless shirt seems to be the Leset Nando Tank she wore with jeans and high-vamp flats in late July.

The velvet finish of the bow-topped ballerinas helped Johnson switch to fall-tested textures. You may recognize their elasticized sidewalls from some of her late-spring looks: Back in April, the $850 slippers joined the A-lister's black Agolde denim and barn jacket by The Row for a stroll around New York City.

Johnson and I aren't alone in our affinities for ballet-flat-and-tank-top outfits. In fact, most style setters didn't wait for September to make the unlikely duo a mainstay in their regular rotation.

Early in the summer, Sarah Pidgeon paired an almost identical tank with suede heeled ballet flats, courtesy of Kaia Gerber's spring collaboration with Repetto. Soon after, Zendaya was photographed in between The Odyssey events in NYC, her white tank top and velvet Maison Margiela Tabi Flats. As recently as the 2026 Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2, Kendall Jenner styled a more structured tank with black ballerinas.

See? Not only did the cool-girl combination play a part in celebrities' warm-weather wardrobes, but it's also sticking around for another season. I'll be living in ballet flats and tanks for the foreseeable future, but what about you? Once October rolls around, maybe we can consider switching to cardigans. For now, stick to the season-defying styles below.

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Today, you can’t go more than a few blocks before spotting a pair of cotton drawstring pants out in the wild. In 2019, Leset’s Lili Chemla was struggling to prove to retailers that a gap was waiting to be filled.

“The idea was creating clothes that were comfortable enough to wear at home and nice to wear out,” Chemla tells Marie Claire. At the time, she says, fashion offered ready-to-wear on one end and pajamas and loungewear on the other, with little in the space between. When she took the concept to department stores, buyers weren’t quite sure what to make of it. “They were like, ‘We can't put you on the ready-to-wear floor. We can't put you on the lingerie floor. Where do we put you? We need a floor in between,’” she remembers.

Seven years later, Leset has no shortage of places to go. Net-a-Porter was one of the brand’s earliest supporters; today, it is also sold at Nordstrom, Shopbop, Bloomingdale’s, and more, as well as its own stores in New York’s West Village and L.A.’s Palisades Village. Its signature styles, from the Margo T-shirt to the Kyoto Carpenter Pant, have wound up on everyone from Jennifer Lawrence and Katie Holmes to Kaia Gerber and Emma Stone.

You could credit the pandemic for blurring the line between clothes worn at home and everywhere else, or "quiet luxury" for fashion’s renewed obsession with deceptively simple wardrobe staples. But that would be overlooking the foresight of Chemla, who had already bet on the shift before either entered the zeitgeist.

Leset was born out of how she wanted to get dressed: “I didn't feel as though there was a brand that accomplished that for me at all.” The proposition was simple: fashion that felt good enough to spend all day in without looking like house clothes. Yet by taking something so basic as a good white T-shirt or a satin slip skirt seriously, Leset has ended up giving women exactly what they increasingly want. “I'm constantly just observing women, and how they're dressing, and how they're wanting to dress,” Chemla says. “And more and more women are wanting to dress in a way that makes them feel comfortable and allows them to move throughout their days with ease.”

If that sounds obvious in 2026, that's precisely the point. Consider fashion’s current fixation on easy cotton pants. Leset has been making them since the beginning. “This idea of pull-on pants that feels overly trendy right now is just our norm,” Chemla says. The brand doesn't make traditional pants with rigid waistbands, buttons, or zippers, Chemla explains; elastic and drawstrings have always been fundamental to its vocabulary. Even the Kyoto Carpenter Pant, which could easily be mistaken for Leset responding to the current appetite for barrel-leg, utilitarian trousers, has been in the collection for years. “It's maybe something that seems newer on the market, but it's been a staple for us for so long now,” Chemla says.

Chemla would rather make a piece that survives a trend cycle than one engineered to capitalize on it. “It's less about creating pieces of the now and more about creating pieces that women are going to want to buy and still want to see in their wardrobe 10 to 20 years from now,” she says. “So we focus really on those timeless pieces as opposed to the pieces that come and go.”

That philosophy has earned Leset perhaps the most convincing endorsement possible: Women with virtually unlimited access to fashion keep coming back to it. Lawrence has repeatedly worn the brand’s Margo tee and Yoko line. Gerber has made the Kyoto Carpenter and Arielle Pocket pants part of her off-duty wardrobe. Hailey Bieber, Dakota Johnson, Holmes, and others have all been photographed in Leset pieces—and, importantly, often more than once. Chemla says the A-list following wasn't orchestrated. “The celebrity adoption has happened so organically for us,” she says. “We have celebrities stopping into our store all the time to shop and just pick up and replenish their wardrobes.”

Early on, the first celebrity sighting felt monumental. Chemla remembers discovering Kylie Jenner had worn a Leset set and studying the photos with her team to make sure they weren't mistaken. “We just kept zooming into it, and we were 100 percent certain it was ours, but we almost just couldn't believe it,” she says. Celebrity sightings are considerably less surprising these days. “It's become such a natural part of the business,” Chemla says. “Obviously, we're so grateful for that because that has an incredible impact, but it hasn't necessarily been the focus of the brand.”

Perhaps that lack of focus on celebrity is exactly why Leset has become so ubiquitous among them. The brand’s clothes don’t require a styling team to make sense of them. They're what famous women wear in the decidedly un-famous parts of their lives: grabbing coffee, getting on planes, or running errands (though there have been plenty of Leset red carpet appearances, too).

Meanwhile, the rest of fashion has increasingly entered the category retailers once couldn't figure out how to merchandise, with a new “Leset pant” dupe popping up on my feed every month. Chemla isn't particularly concerned about competitors. “For us, it's really about just staying in our lane with our blinders on and not looking at what other people are doing and how they're doing it,” she says. Her analogy is: “It's like driving on a highway, and we're just on cruise control in the HOV lane, and people are coming in and out.”

Staying in that lane has occasionally meant leaving money on the table. In Leset's early years, Chemla says wholesale partners approached the brand about exclusive colors and altered versions of its products—even asking whether Leset could add conventional closures to its pants. “It was hard,” she says. “Seeing those dollar signs in front of us and having to just say no in that moment, knowing that it would benefit the longevity and the long-term business overall was so important to where the business is now.”

That “restraint,” she says, became one of Leset's most important growth strategies. “We've never wanted to do something that doesn't feel like Leset just to do it because it might bring in a big sale in the moment.” Instead, decisions are considered in terms of how they might affect the company's identity five or 10 years down the line. Ironically, growth has given Chemla more freedom to be particular. When Leset launched, approximately 80 percent of its business was wholesale and 20 percent direct-to-consumer. Today, Chemla says, between 60 and 70 percent comes directly from its customers. “Making that flip was always the goal because it gave us more freedom to dictate what we were able to produce and not produce as a small business,” she says.

There were pieces Chemla wanted to make from the beginning that never reached shoppers in the early years. Leset's first collection, for instance, included a full-length, double-faced red cashmere coat. Buyers weren't willing to take a chance on the higher price point, and Leset was too small to fund the inventory itself, so it never made it. Now, the brand can make those decisions on its own. “Being able to produce those styles that wholesalers weren't necessarily backing before has been one of the most exciting parts for me in the past two or three years,” Chemla says. “It's given us freedom in terms of our voice.”

That freedom is showing up in higher-priced fabrics and outerwear—the new fall collection features a $2,000 camel hair car coat—and an expanding universe of accessories. Leset has introduced socks, shoes, and hats, with each category intended to build toward a complete wardrobe. “You'll always see us expanding into categories that just feel like natural wardrobe essentials,” Chemla says. “We really do want women to be able to get dressed in Leset head to toe.”

For all the brand has expanded, Chemla's barometer for what belongs in that closet remains personal. “Instinct is a big one for me and just my gut feeling,” she says. When Leset has made something she doesn't fully believe in—or wouldn't put in her own wardrobe—she says it has generally proved to be a mistake. So she continually returns to the same questions she asked at launch: Who is the Leset woman? What is she doing? How is she living? And what does she actually want to wear while doing it?

Seven years ago, department stores couldn't figure out where Leset's clothes belonged. Today, women wear elastic-waist trousers to work, under-$100 T-shirts with four-figure handbags, and clothes built for comfort just about everywhere. “I think that that gray space is now the norm,” Chemla says. “Which is very exciting—that we've built it into something that is widely accepted, wanted, and appreciated.”

Leset once needed retailers to create a floor in between. Instead, the rest of fashion moved there.

Some day very soon, the weather will finally shift toward cooler temperatures. And though scientists will swear it's due to the proximity of Earth's orbit to the sun, I know better: This fall season was manifested by Dakota Johnson.

The Materialists actor has been playing the part of walking autumn mood board, often leaving the house in unseasonably warm outfits that practically demand the season's early arrival. Despite the heat wave currently suffocating Los Angeles, Johnson attended a Sunday night St. Vincent concert with I Love LA actor Odessa A'zion, wearing the dreamiest transitional look.

Tapping into the cold weather to come, Johnson chose to style a silky nightgown-inspired lace-trim slip dress the color of pistachio ice cream—a fantastic pick for 90-plus degree heat—with a smattering of fall's biggest fashion trends. She chose a vintage-looking suede jacket (one of Johnson's documented outerwear signatures) and a matching handbag from Valentino Garavani.

Her tote bag acted as the outfit's lone statement piece, embellished with antique-inspired floral embroidery, silver grommets, and a framing of oversized bubble studs. Though the $3,450 bag has a distinctly autumnal aesthetic, it's been the cherry on top of Johnson's best summer looks thus far. (She wore it just last week, styled with a DARE T-shirt from the early 2000s.)

Breaking up the delectable seafoam-and-suede color story, Johnson finished her pre-fall 'fit with several luxurious additions. Accessories included an onyx teardrop pendant from Totême and a pair of nearly-sold-out Phoebe Philo glove flats that ring in at a cool $1,100.

Johnson's romantic, vintage-inspired look didn't happen in a vacuum. The star has been acting as a poster child for the boho-chic movement ever since the first ruffled Chloé mini dress walked down the Fall 2025 runway. And Johnson has been curating outfits along that same vibe ever since. Channel her look with the shopping picks ahead.

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Wherever Hailey Bieber's Gap jeans go, the flip-flops trend follows. But when Kaia Gerber or Zendaya style summer denim, don't expect them to follow suit in open-toe shoes. This year, Hollywood's most stylish stocked up on warm-weather flats, leaving pedicure-forward sandal trends behind them.

While Bieber rotated between her favorite kitten heel and sky-high flip-flops, other VIPs held down the flats fort in closed-toe styles that will remain in rotation through winter. Gigi Hadid wore the soft loafers trend with everything, but especially sky blue denim; Zendaya's baggy jeans and Maison Margiela Tabi Ballet Flats proved they're a match made in freaky shoe heaven; and Gerber stayed loyal to the ballet flats she designed with French footwear brand Repetto.

Don't expect Bieber to retire jeans and flip-flops outfits anytime soon. (Seriously, the uniform even starred in her Gap campaign.) However, if you have ballet flat separation issues or your pedicure could use a touch-up, you can still style denim The It Girl Way: by studying and shopping the summer flats trends below.

Gigi Hadid's Summer Jeans and Loafers

Toward the end of spring 2026, Zoë Kravitz, Jennifer Lawrence, and Gigi Hadid made the soft loafers trend a must-have for fashion-forward New Yorkers. Hadid, for one, didn't hibernate ruched high-vamp slippers for summer. Days before the 2026 Met Gala, her beloved burgundy pair from Miu Miu matched the nostalgic feel of her striped Guest In Residence top and flared Frame jeans.

Zendaya's Summer Jeans and Tabi Ballet Flats

Maison Margiela Tabis are right next to Christian Louboutins on Zendaya's press tour packing list. Before The Odyssey, she saved spots in her luggage for two pairs from the brand, including split-toe loafers and matching ballet flats. The actress's velvet plum purple ballerinas embarked on their own epic journey, appearing beneath plenty of light-wash denim looks.

Kendall Jenner's Summer Jeans and The Row Loafers

Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner traded the soft loafers trend for The Row's sold-out Canal style, which features more structured soles and black leather toe boxes. By pairing the loafers with cigarette jeans, a black bowling bag, and the perfect white tee, Jenner looked fresh from a '90s J.Crew catalog.

Dakota Johnson's Summer Jeans and High-Vamp Flats

If Dakota Johnson could've attended Taylor Swift's wedding with high-vamp flats as her plus-one, I believe she would've. The summer 2026 shoe trend rarely leaves her side. Just last week, Phoebe Philo's Gathered Flats (beloved by Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross, Bieber, and more) elevated her Levi's jeans.

Kaia Gerber's Summer Jeans and Block-Heel Ballet Flats

Kaia Gerber's denim collection gives Bieber some competition, at least where the sheer amount of shades and silhouettes are concerned. However, for each jeans outfit, Gerber returns to the Kaia Ballet Flats from her recent collaboration with Repetto.

The black suede style has everything you know and love about the classic ballet flats—including rounded toes and bow-tied vamps—but with distinct block heels. Since they stand less than 0.8 inches tall, yes, the shoes are still considered ballet flats. Itty-bitty heels can't hurt when you're sporting something as striking as the Chanel Maxi Flap Bag.

Millie Bobby Brown's Summer Jeans and Ballet Flats

The "baggiest bottoms of the season" trophy goes to Millie Bobby Brown's date-night look. The actress and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, matched each other's black-top-and-blue-jeans energy, but Brown cuffed her oversized hems to reveal a pair of leather ballet flats.

For fashion girls like Dakota Johnson, white tank tops are as foundational to a summer look as sunscreen. Camis are relatively wallet-friendly, lightweight during heatwaves, and beyond easy to wear in a minimalist, fresh-from-the-'90s way. On July 18, Johnson demonstrated as much in an under-$100 tank and her favorite 2026 flats trend.

Apart from Taylor Swift's wedding earlier this month, Johnson has been relatively absent from the season's style circuit. (The paparazzi hasn't spotted her in an off-duty outfit this casual since she tested the barn jacket trend in late April.) This weekend, the always-fashionable actor made up for lost time in a square-neck tank top, paired with straight-leg jeans and the high-vamp ballet flats trend.

Johnson sourced the white top from Leset, the L.A.-based brand beloved by Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner, Lily Collins, and more. Johnson previously styled tank tops from the elevated-basics labels while filming Materialists, the Celine Song-directed film in which she played a New York matchmaker.

The high-rise jeans were vintage Levi's, though in a brighter wash than we've come to expect from the dark denim advocate.

While Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber prefer the straight-leg trend, too, if photographers captured either of the It girls in the denim silhouette, they would have likely paired them with the flip-flops trend. Because it's Johnson, though, high-vamp flats elevated her errands outfit instead. Known for its elongated, loafer-length uppers, the style has become one of summer's biggest footwear trends (and a celebrity favorite).

Johnson chose Phoebe Philo's Gathered Flats, which feature perfectly rounded toes and a glossy leather garnish that has additionally won over Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross, Bieber, and Jennie Kim earlier this year. Johnson's look was completed with a vintage Celine bowling bag, cat-eye Krewe sunglasses, and Toteme's take on the pendant necklace trend.

This season, Johnson is one of many VIPs to pair classic tank tops with shoe trends to covet. Dua Lipa's peep-toe pumps from Christian Louboutin spiced up her all-white jeans outfit; Gigi Hadid's slouchy tank from Prada looked as effortless as her Mary Janes; and Katie Holmes dressed up her slightly sheer top with Chanel cap-toe slingback heels.

Before placing your bets on which popular footwear style will get the tank treatment next, shop the Johnson-inspired tops, jeans, and flats below.

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Dakota Johnson has been friends with Taylor Swift for a long time, so her attendance at the singer's nuptials was all but mandatory. When Swift wed Travis Kelce in a grand wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden—in front of approximately 1,000 guests—Johnson was watching, while wearing the perfect little black dress.

The Materialists star was photographed leaving her apartment to head to the wedding wearing a sleek yet subtle wedding guest outfit. Johnson's black halter dress—from Valentino's Pre-Fall 2026 collection—features a leg split and a long scarf detail, which moves with the breeze.

She accessorized the LBD with a Rockstud Spike Nappa Leather Crossbody Clutch Bag from Valentino, which retails for $2,400 and adds a little edge to her outfit.

For footwear, Johnson opted for Valentino's $1,190 Marie Velluto Bow 105 Mules in Black, which are constructed from velvet and feature a peep-toe. The actress also accessorized her Valentino look with a pair of Prada's Oval Frame Metal Sunglasses.

For jewelry, Johnson opted to wear a plethora of pieces from her enviable collection, including Jessica McCormack's Diamond & Blackened Gold Crescent Moon Gypset Single Hoop Earrings and the brand's Asymmetric Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, via @closetofdakotajohnson.

She also wore a Natasha Diamond Bracelet from Marlo Laz, and rings from Sophie Bille Brahe, Jessica McCormack, Verdura, and 5•6•8•3.

Johnson joined a ton of other celebrities at the star-studded bash, including Gigi Hadid, Gracie Abrams, Karlie Kloss, and Emma Stone. But it's safe to say that Johnson's LBD made quite the impression.

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Can you feel that touch of warmth in the air? Yes, that’s right—spring has officially sprung. While I’m looking forward to visiting the cherry blossoms in Central Park and sipping on my favorite seasonal drink (a strawberry matcha from Blank Street, to be exact), I’m most excited about curating my collection of spring outfits.

Having already stocked my closet with balmy-weather basics—including tank tops, Bermuda shorts, and cropped jackets—I’m now in need of some fresh outfit formulas to put in heavy rotation. So naturally, I’ve turned to the celebrity crowd, where stylish A-listers are offering up plenty of inspiration.

Several weeks ago, Zendaya was spotted in a tailored trench coat, which she masterfully styled with a gauzy linen skirt and a pair of sophisticated loafers for a pared-down look. Not too long after that, Dakota Johnson took a similar minimalist approach, teaming a sleek slip dress with a cardigan and a pair of dainty ballet flats. Gigi Hadid, on the other hand, endorsed one of spring 2026’s most viral color trends, wearing a delectable tomato red sweater.

Ahead, you’ll find a selection of my favorite celebrity spring outfits that are beyond easy to copy. While these stars often wear luxury labels like The Row, Saint Laurent, and Burberry, you don’t have to break the bank to recreate their looks. Keep scrolling to discover a range of affordable styles from brands like Reformation, Madewell, and more.

Kendall Jenner

Although it’s 70 degrees as I write this story, I don’t want to get my hopes up just yet. Springtime temperatures often fluctuate, so I plan to prepare for the worst with this cozy look from Kendall Jenner. The model is seen here wearing a $2,295 trench coat from Burberry, but I’ve found this budget-friendly alternative from Sézane instead. Coordinated with white pants and high-vamp flats, this look is guaranteed to turn me into an outfit repeater.

Dakota Johnson

If you haven’t heard, ‘90s minimalism is back for another spin around fashion’s trend cycle. Dakota Johnson recently embraced the retro aesthetic with a sumptuous slip dress coated in cool blue, a pair of easygoing ballet slippers, and a soft cardigan. Whether you’re heading to the office or going out to lunch, this polished uniform will rise to any occasion.

Zendaya

When Zendaya isn’t serving on the red carpet, she’s often dressed in streamlined off-duty outfits. Take, for example, this head-to-toe look from The Row. Composed of a roomy trench, an airy linen skirt, and a pair of glossy loafers, this combination is inherently simple. Consider it if you prefer to keep things effortless.

Bella Hadid

Yes, a barn jacket is a fall essential, but it can also work for spring. Bella Hadid proves just that, wearing the rugged outerwear style with white bottoms and a matching tee for a warm-weather feel. Follow her lead and throw some classic accessories into the mix—like a hardware-adorned belt, shimmering gold earrings, and wide-frame shades.

Hailey Bieber

Perhaps you’re going out for drinks with your beau or hitting up a local hotspot with your gals. Whatever the nighttime plan might be, you can always count on a trusty all-black outfit—and Hailey Bieber thinks so, too. Last month, the Rhode founder attended a dinner party wearing a satin top, a micro-mini skirt, and a set of flip-flop sandals (which just so happen to be one of spring’s most coveted shoe trends).

Gigi Hadid

Tomato girl spring has arrived, and Gigi Hadid is fully on board. The model championed the tasty color with a puff-sleeve buttoned sweater from her knitwear brand Guest in Residence. You’ll find her exact top below, along with straight-leg jeans and leather loafers to complete the look.

If Role Model had been more specific about what Sally looks like in "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," I assume she'd be the spitting image of Dakota Johnson—down to the "wild card" street style. Her strawberry red barn jacket on their April 22 date is worth writing a chart-topping song about.

The power couple's first trip to New York City together started with an arm-in-arm stroll through Manhattan. The Spring 2026 color trend atop Johnson's sold-out The Row coat made them unmissable. Meet their third-wheel: the cotton-canvas, Elodianna barn jacket covered in a garden-fresh shade of strawberry red. Maybe Johnson sized up once, judging by its slight slouch along the button-down closure, cargo-flap pockets, and unused waist-cinching drawstring. In true barn jacket form, a contrasting black collar juxtaposed the maximalist tint, while kickstarting the rest of her outfit's color story.

Then, the Materialists actor traded sky-blue denim for black, straight-leg jeans from Rihanna-beloved brand AGOLDE. Her $238 pair matched velvet ballet flats from The Row, the bow-tied pair that's remained by the couple's side all month. Despite wearing them for three straight dates, Johnson's signature spring shoe is still shoppable. The same cannot be said of her next The Row pull.

It's difficult to see beneath her boyfriend's brown leather bomber jacket, but Johnson's favorite The Row Astra Bag made it to NYC. Much like her slippers, the burgundy bowling bag has been spotted on all of their public-facing dates this month. You may also recognize her oval-shaped Prada sunglasses, Cartier Love hoop earrings, or pinky Jessica McCormack ring from either of their April meet-ups in L.A.

Every element of Johnson's off-duty 'fit felt like something her Materialists character would wear. Role Model matched his girlfriend's energy in a gray V-neck sweater, dark-wash jeans, a leather jacket, and stark white sneakers. The Maine native's baseball cap ended his streetwear set on a very Chris Evans in Materialists note.

Judging by their couples' style, the two seem to be cut from the same effortlessly-cool cloth. Wednesday marked the first time such a pigmented Spring 2026 color trend joined their date, though. Perhaps while in town, Johnson wanted to channel Jennifer Lawrence and Katie Holmes. Both New York It girls pulled off the shade's blue undertones this week, after seeing it on Miu Miu, Diotima, and Prada's runways. Being in such close proximity to Johnson might influence Role Model to follow suit.

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Dakota Johnson is officially in Rome, ready to start shooting the fable-to-film adaptation of Three Incestuous Sisters. On April 18, with her first day on set fast approaching, Johnson and co-star Jessie Buckley played tourist while they still could. Johnson's slip dress and ballet flats outfit looked so divine, it would've shined on any silver screen. Selfishly, fashion girls like myself are grateful it got an early close-up.

Johnson was obviously overjoyed to be back in Italy after nine months away. The Eternal City has always brought out the best fashion in her, as evidenced by her effortlessly chic slip dress from London label Hai. She's the latest A-lister to sample the slip's second coming, following Rihanna, Meghan Markle, and Sarah Pidgeon. (Johnson got a head start on the trend in Italy last summer, when she paired a black tank with a silky white skirt.)

The Florence Dress (how fitting) featured a scooped, tank top-esque neckline, a slightly tailored waist, and a calf-grazing hem. Buttery-smooth satin silk in baby blue only amplified its "easy-to-throw-on" energy, just like the brand hoped it would. The Materialists actor could've elevated it with a blazer and a spring sandal trend, but her black, minimalist accessories embraced its simplicity.

First, Johnson draped the sleeves of her cardigan over her shoulders, Kendall Jenner-style. Then, tomato-red leather on The Row's Astra bowling bag emerged ever-so-slightly beneath her shoulder. The $2,450 shoulder style is quickly becoming her signature purse of the season, having worn it on two dates with rumored boyfriend Role Model.

To finish, Johnson traded tourist-approved sneakers for bow-tied ballet flats with hardly any soles at all. (They looked just as slipper-adjacent as the velvet The Row pair she wore with jeans and a Dôen boho blouse earlier this month.) Plus, the shoe trend matched her more subtle accessories, including a pendant necklace and oval-shaped Prada sunglasses.

Johnson's "when in Rome" look was the epitome of easy-breezy elegance. Clearly, Buckley is already being influenced by her co-star's personal style: She paired a polka-dotted maxi dress with red Mary Janes. (Johnson owns an almost-identical patent pair, except the vamps boast criss-cross straps.) No one is free from her sartorial prowess, not even fellow VIPs.

Whether or not Johnson sticks to slips-and-slippers this spring, her foolproof uniform is worth shopping below. Extra points if it joins you on an Italian getaway.

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There's a new It fashion couple in town. Dakota Johnson and "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" singer Role Model are reportedly a few months into their relationship, and they're proving to have as much street-style suave as Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles.

On April 5, the two were spotted outside an Easter Sunday soirée at Jeremy Allen White's house (casual) in coordinating couple style. The Materialists actor set their easy-breezy sartorial tone in a white, puff-sleeve boho blouse tucked into light-wash, straight-leg jeans. We even got a proper look at her black The Row ballet flats, which boasted ballerina-approved bows and a soft velvet sheen. And because one The Row best-seller is never enough for fashion girls, Johnson also carried the bowling-shaped Astra Bag in the Spring 2026 burgundy color trend.

Being in a relationship with a style muse like Johnson means you have to dress the part. So, Role Model mimicked her ensemble in a white button-down and straight-leg jeans, except his were a borderline-black shade of chocolate brown. He finished it off with the soft loafers trend, which he's worn on and off-stage since 2022.

Johnson and Role Model's holiday weekend was spent holding down the celebrity couple fashion fort, especially since Kravitz and Styles have been off the grid in Rome for weeks. It all began on April 3, when they showed PDA in moody, equally-complementary outfits—Johnson in a La Ligne cardigan, green Bode blouse, black The Row trousers, and the same velvet ballet flats; Role Model in a navy blue T-shirt and wide-leg trousers. If they look this chic a few months in, imagine how fabulous their first joint red carpet walk will be.

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Any designer tote can double as a 2026 laptop bag with the right dimensions. Just ask the busiest women in Hollywood.

With celebrities running production companies, beauty brands, and even book clubs these days, it's rare for your favorite style muse to step out without a bottomless bag in tow. Fitting an A-lister's entire life—plus a 13-inch laptop—into one shoulder style is no small feat, but with the right silhouette, it's possible.

Where non-VIP shoppers prioritize roominess as their top non-negotiable, fashion girls make an effort to test laptop bags from their signature labels. For instance, Kendall Jenner's $4,900 Alger Tote from The Row would've easily carried Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro, while matching the '90s nostalgia of her straight-leg jeans and slipper-looking loafers on Jan. 27. Meanwhile, longtime Dior darling Jennifer Lawrence jetted home from Jonathan Anderson's couture fashion show with the Dracula Book Tote atop her carry-on. Its 14-inch, fresh-from-the-library body would've fit a few hardcovers, a laptop, and then some.

Jenner and J.Law aren't the only fashion girls giving designer handbags the laptop-proof treatment this year. Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz, and Nicole Kidman wear sizable styles from Tory Burch, Saint Laurent, and Chanel, respectively—the brands they source the most. Keep scrolling for 2026's 12 best celebrity-worn work bags so far. Then, upgrade yours by shopping each star's exact select.

Kendall Jenner's The Row Alger Work Bag

Most of Jenner's The Row bags are capable of holding laptops and sold-out, including the Margaux and the Henri. But on Jan. 27, the $4,900 Alger Tote gave fans the chance to secure a still-shoppable tote beloved by Jenner. As is custom for the Olsen twins-led label, not a single logo, sequin, or pop of color decorated the bag's curved, 18.11-inch-long leather exterior.

Jennifer Lawrence's Dior Book Tote

Lawrence first realized the Dior Book Tote's laptop bag potential in 2018. It's only right that creative director Jonathan Anderson's circa-Spring 2026 version joined Lawrence on the Jan. 28 flight after his Paris Couture Fashion Week show. The vibrant Dracula version looked filled to the brim atop the brand ambassador's carry-on in JFK Airport.

Kaia Gerber's Paloma Wool Philana Work Bag

Despite owning the Paloma Wool Philana since Oct. 2024, the under-$500 piece is still Kaia Gerber's go-to laptop bag. On Feb. 5 specifically, she used its silver grommets to liven up classic workwear like a khaki trench coat, flared navy trousers, and Repetto ballet flats. Its crinkled leather can comfortably hold a 13-inch laptop, while bringing out a corporate girlie's grunge side.

Pamela Anderson's Tory Burch Romy Work Bag

The morning before Tory Burch's Feb. 11 fashion show, Pamela Anderson hinted at her RSVP by debuting the New York label's $595 Romy Tote. The deep brown Romy revived the belt bag trend of yester-summer. At the same time, elongated shoulder straps and an adjustable, 13-inch body made it as office-ready as a traditional briefcase.

Dua Lipa's Bottega Veneta Maxi Veneta Work Bag

The trophy for Priciest Laptop Bag of 2026 goes to Dua Lipa's Bottega Veneta Maxi Veneta, no question. Her Feb. 21 Instagram post spotlighted the largest—and most expensive—model in black Intrecciato leather. The Spring 2026, single-strap style stretched so far (23.2 inches, to be exact), it could keep a 16-inch laptop, plus an additional tablet or two safe.

Nicole Kidman's Chanel Maxi Shopping Bag

The Chanel Maxi Flap isn't the Matthieu Blazy-led label's only laptop bag option, as proven by Kidman's top-handle tote on March 3. The brand ambassador chose the quilted, chocolate brown Maxi Shopping Bag, which is just as tall as it is wide. What's more, the $8,500 bag's canvas drawstring interior would protect Kidman's (hypothetical) 16-inch laptop as cautiously as a computer case.

Zoë Kravitz's Saint Laurent Le Bea Work Bag

Kravitz, a bona fide Saint Laurent Le Bea babe since 2023, recently revived the black, $4,100 leather tote for 2026. This March, she paired it with two separate office-friendly sets, including the Penny Lane coat trend and flared trousers. Expandable gussets atop each sidewall stretched the already-wide body to 19 inches.

Dakota Johnson's Vintage Prada Tote

Given Hollywood's affinity for vintage, it's no surprise Dakota Johnson's favorite laptop bag is a one-of-a-kind Prada find. The exact dimensions of her top-handle, zip-up tote remain a mystery, but after studying other laptop bags, I can confidently say it could hold at least a 13-inch MacBook. Plus, its patterned exterior married two Spring 2026 trends: leopard-print and pony-hair.

Sarah Pidgeon's Balenciaga Rodeo Work Bag

Earlier in March, Marie Claire's fashion features editor, Emma Childs, called the Balenciaga Rodeo "the dark-horse bag trend of 2026." It originally snuck up on the street style scene late last year, when Lady Gaga, Lori Harvey, and Lipa fell for its no-fuss charm. By March 5, Love Story star Sarah Pidgeon gave the brown leather Rodeo a proper close-up at Paris Fashion Week. It's available in mini, small, and medium sizes. Pidgeon chose the latter, which could hide a 13-inch laptop beneath its turn-lock closure-turned-flap.

Rose Byrne's Longchamp Le Smart Work Bag

Longchamp's Le Pliage has reigned supreme as the laptop bag for years. It even earned the title of "Best Laptop Bag" after Marie Claire tested 17 alternatives. On March 5, Rose Byrne offered Longchamp's Le Smart as healthy competition. In lieu of the Pliage's dedicated top flap, a slim belt added dimension to the "soft, refined calfskin." That luxe leather also makes the Le Smart over $1,000 more expensive than its waterproof predecessor.

Bella Hadid's Loewe Amazona Work Bag

Bella Hadid's first Loewe purse just so happened to be the large, laptop-approved Amazona, which helped pioneer 2026's leading single-strap bag trend. Four curved corners and the center's zip-top closure kept all the contents safe and sound on March 12, while a blink-and-you'll-miss-it emblem looked just as sleek as her indigo, straight-leg jeans and white T-shirt.

Hailey Bieber's Chanel Maxi Flap Work Bag

It's tricky to track down a designer bag that can hold one laptop, let alone multiple. Hailey Bieber's Chanel Maxi Flap is that girl. Black pebbled leather covered every square inch of the top-handle tote, including the envelope-style flap and an extra-long hem. Whether or not she slipped a laptop inside on March 13, the less-than-structured leather kept the Maxi Flap purposefully slouchy—a spacious feature any fashion insider would fly across countries for.

Dakota Johnson is known for many things, including her impressive collection of sneakers. Regularly photographed leaving workout sessions, the Materialists star has been spotted wearing everything from Adidas Samba OGs to chunky "dadcore" sneakers. But when it comes to Johnson's most-worn sneaker styles, Nike's V2Ks continue to secure the coveted role.

Having made it clear she's still attached to her Nike V2Ks—which she owns in multiple shades—in 2026, Johnson was photographed on March 27 leaving a class wearing the celeb-beloved footwear. Jennifer Lawrence is another known fan of the V2K style, and Kaia Gerber also owns a pair of the affordable sneakers.

For this particular outing, Johnson opted for Nike V2Ks in the Summit White/Metallic Silver shade, which retail for $125.

Along with her metallic sneakers, the Madame Web star wore a bright red Lululemon Wunder Train Strappy Racer Bra with a pair of high-waisted black leggings. The actress accessorized her outfit with Adidas Originals Trefoil Crew Socks and L.G.R Marrakech Sunglasses in a blue gradient.

Johnson elevated her workout style even further with a $1,070 Cartier Love Single Hoop Earring and Yvonne Léon's Paire De Créoles Diamantées PM or Jaune Earrings.

As usual, the actress's workout clothing has provided fans with a ton of inspiration for upgrading their own closets.

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Dakota Johnson arrived in New York for fashion week on February 11 and immediately caught everyone's attention with her leopard-print Prada bag. On Friday, February 13, the Materialists star made an appearance at Calvin Klein's FW26 show wearing an outfit from the designer's Spring '26 collection and some seriously luxe accessories.

Johnson was photographed arriving at the star-studded fashion show wearing a black Calvin Klein suit, consisting of a black blazer, which was knotted at the waist, and a draped skirt. She accessorized the runway outfit with a pair of Aquazzura's Sellier Boot 105 in Black, which retail for $1,675, and a white leather bag, also from Calvin Klein.

Johnson elevated her already-sleek outfit with approximately $46,000-worth of jewelry. The actress opted for Yvonne Leon's $2,500 Mini Créoles Diamantées, Verdura's $21,500 "Night" Band Ring, Jessica McCormack's $18,000 1ct Diamond and Blackened Gold Button Back Ring, and a $4,000 Bespoke Memorandum Ring from 5683 (identified by @closetofdakotajohnson).

Finally, a pair of Khaite x Oliver Peoples 1993C Sunglasses completed the look. Hopefully Johnson will be making multiple New York Fashion Week appearances this season, as her style choices never fail to delight onlookers.

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It's finally happening: Dakota Johnson has returned to New York City just in time for fashion week. On February 11, the first day of Fashion Month, paparazzi spotted the front-row regular in a less-than-incognito street style look, starring a vintage leopard-print Prada bag. Fingers crossed she (and her Prada plus-one) pop up on the sidelines of a fashion show in the coming days.

Wednesday afternoon marked the L.A. local's first foray onto the NYC street style scene in 2026. Looking every bit an honorary New Yorker, Johnson tried to maintain a low-profile in an Officine Générale pea coat. Buttery-soft suede covered the entire double-breasted select, even its fringed sleeves. She stacked it on top of a cashmere crewneck from Gigi Hadid's knitwear label, Guest In Residence. Its chili red color gave away Johnson's identity immediately. (It's one of her signature off-duty shades.)

Black ‘90s Pinch Waist High-Rise Jeans from Rihanna-approved brand AGOLDE resumed the moody color palette. Ankle-grazing hems covered the lace-up shafts on Johnson's patent leather, $1,160 LEGRES boots. Even her oval-shaped Prada sunglasses and New York Mets baseball cap got the noir memo.

The Materialists actor rarely returns to Tribeca without at least one leopard-print piece in tow. Last December, a $11,000 fur-trimmed coat from Valentino made the cut. This time around, the trending animal pattern stretched onto her vintage Prada top-handle tote. Contrary to her coat's wool exterior, the leopard print boasted good-as-new pony hair, which resumed on the straps.

It's unclear when or where Johnson scored the style, but perhaps it hailed from the same collection as Jennifer Lawrence's leopard-print Prada purse. Both styles—though different in silhouette—are quite literally cut from the same black and brown, pony-hair cloth.

No Johnson look is complete without at least five-figures' worth of jewelry. The actor's gold, Yvonne Léon hoop earrings, for one, hit €2,500 once nine carats of diamonds frosted each center. Laoli's Rouge Necklace—made of thick, red agate beads—added $1,450 to the total.

Jessica McCormack's signature $18,000 button-back ring stood out alongside other bands from Vendura Jewelry and Annika Inez Jewelry. Believe it or not, Johnson's stacks get even more lavish than this. (Go on, revisit her Jessica McCormack sparklers at the Valentino Spring 2026 Couture show last month.)

If the rumors are true, and Johnson is in NYC for fashion week, she'll be ending a 10-year hiatus from the front row. Sure, she's attended recent New York Fashion Week events, including a 2025 Bulgari party and the 2024 Kering Caring For Women Dinner. But she's RSVP'd "no" to official NYFW shows since 2015.

Fashion girls know Johnson prioritizes Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks above all. Even if she skips the front row again, keep your eyes peeled for a Johnson sighting at Valentino's Fall 2026 show in Rome. She's Alessandro Michele's most loyal brand ambassador, after all.

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Now that Dakota Johnson is Alessandro Michele's brand ambassador again, a front-row sighting at his Valentino shows is all but guaranteed. On January 28, a pantless Johnson cashed in her invite at Michele's return to Haute Couture Week—her first couture show since 2014.

Johnson joined Tyla, Kirsten Dunst, Lily Allen, and more inside the Parisian venue following the evening's dress code: head-to-toe Valentino. However, the Pre-Fall 2026 selects she chose with stylist Kate Young were missing a major element: trousers or a skirt. Look 3's '80s-inspired set instead incorporated nothing but two bow-tied, leopard print blouses and a pair of translucent hot pants. Michele crafted the underwear-as-outerwear moment from black, semi-sheer lace, which complemented Johnson's brown, floral-printed tights.

Johnson made some adjustments from the original look book styling. She swapped in a pair of thin hoop earrings, and traded green-tinted, shield sunglasses for a clear cat-eye pair. (Those only appeared outside the venue.)

A $2,100 Valentino Garavani DeVain Shoulder Bag provided a pop of color, featuring mossy green and gold texture straight from the moors. You may recognize its top-flap closure and "V" emblem from Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chase Sui Wonders's closets. Johnson owns the wallet-like bag in black leather, too.

Finally, Johnson endorsed the circa-2010 Rockstud Stiletto's comeback with a pointy black pair, in lieu of the model's stark white shade. Perhaps this is her contribution to the 2016 style revival. If anyone can make Valentino Rockstuds a celebrity staple again, it's her.

Until now, Johnson has supported Michele from afar with a campaign, her 2025 Governors Awards gown, and Valentino-centric street style looks aplenty. (She rarely took off the label's $11,000 leopard-print coat in New York City last month.) But the Materialists actor couldn't miss Michele's first show after Valentino Garavanni's passing on Jan. 19.

"What we do today takes place within a history not of our making, in a house long inhabited, rich with traces and gestures," Michele shared on Instagram before the show. "Being called to guard this legacy, if only for a time, summons me. His passing does not stop the movement he set in motion."

Dakota Johnson hasn't graced a haute couture show since Chanel's Fall/Winter 2015 collection, held in July 2014. She chose a meaningful moment to revisit the circuit—and to take a welcome styling risk.

For the second day in a row, Dakota Johnson demonstrated her devotion to Nike V2K sneakers in L.A.

On January 15, she was once again photographed leaving her go-to Tracy Anderson studio looking energized and accomplished. (That she was met with a parking ticket on her car's windshield—and paparazzi to capture the whole thing—was an unfortunate turn of events.) She was, of course, athleisure-clad for her cardio class in a white sports bra, black Lululemon leggings, and an oversize T-shirt (wrapped bolero-style around her shoulders).

Her outfit wouldn't be complete without one of her trusty pairs of Nike V2K. This time, she swapped out her black ones for the sold-out Psychic Blue colorway, which is made of cerulean mesh, metallic silver swoops, and heightened ivory soles.

Judging by Johnson's end-of-year looks, it seems she reserves her chunkiest sneakers for Tracy Anderson classes, considering they have a "comfortable running shoe" footwear requirement. For street style strolls, she prefers slim Adidas Samba-like shoes—see her cool-toned green pair on Dec. 23, 2025. Don't worry, her Nike V2Ks still get plenty of spotlight.

Further proof that she's a creature of habit: She's wearing the same Khaite x Oliver People sunglasses she's often spotted in.

Shop the actor's under-$200 pairs—plus ones probably on her wish list—via the curated edit below.

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When Dakota Johnson puts her mind to something—say, wearing a Nike sneaker all the way to It-shoe status—there's no stopping her. See: her devotion to her Nike V2Ks in 2025. It looks like that's not changing in the new year, as she's already worn her favorite sneakers to four workout classes in 2026.

On January 13, Johnson was welcomed back to Tracy Anderson's L.A. studio, her go-to. She arrived in her signature athleisure set: black Lululemon leggings, a matching sports bra, and Nike V2Ks. (This time, a hot pink tank top brightened up her workout outfit.) She usually rotates between three different colors of the sneaker—white and silver, blue, and black. All of them fit Anderson's "comfortable running shoe" footwear requirement with ease, but Tuesday's class called for her Dark Grey Burgundy Crush V2Ks (translation: black with charcoal accents).

Since debuting her first pair in April 2025, Johnson's black $135 Nikes have earned the most street time of the three shades. Perhaps that's because they help the A-lister go incognito, while cerulean blue soles are impossible for paparazzi to miss. Either way, Johnson is loyal to the Nike V2K's chunky midsole and extra-cushioned heel. The actor's influence could declare them the ultimate Tracy Anderson shoe by February.

Johnson is holding down the Nike V2K fort this year; fellow sneakerhead Jennifer Lawrence hasn't publicly styled her pair since Oct. 2025, when she wore it with an anti-athleisure Almada Label coat, Loewe trousers, and a suede Gimaguas tote. Similar to the Materialists actor, Lawrence's shoe rack boasts white and black pairs, though the latter features metallic silver swoops.

Surprisingly, Johnson's Nike V2Ks didn't make the cut on Marie Claire's best-selling sneakers of 2025 report; Taekwondos, Sambas, Tokyos, and more Adidas shoes filled the top spots. At this rate, however, Johnson (and her loyal fans) could secure top billing for the Nike V2Ks come Dec. 2026. Shop the curated edit below to do your part.

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Dakota Johnson doesn't subscribe to the "new year, new me" motto, not even for her Nike V2K sneaker collection. Johnson's 2026 street style debut on Jan. 5 looked straight out of summer 2025, starring her go-to shoe.

Tracy Anderson's internet-famous workout served as the backdrop for her first athleisure look of the year. The Materialists actor exercised in a black scoop-neck bra and matching high-rise leggings, both from Lululemon. The familiarities continued on the footwear front.

Per the studio's website, the Tracy Anderson Method's "impact cardio" requires a "comfortable running shoe" during each class. Johnson narrowed down her preferred pick in April 2025: the Nike V2K sneaker, in black, white, or blue. This time, the latter color made the cut, featuring a cerulean mesh foundation, metallic silver swooshes, and heightened off-white soles.

Blue Nike V2Ks joined Johnson's shoe rack last June, when she initially coupled them with an oversize crewneck, in a similar shade of cool-toned blue. Now, she lets the chunky sneakers shine with neutrals.

As recent as Dec. 27, 2025, Johnson styled the same exercise gear for another Tracy Anderson class, down to the Nike V2Ks. Black padding atop the treads and ankles complemented her understated Lululemon set. (Look familiar?) Even her beloved Khaite x Oliver Peoples sunglasses returned to the mix come January.

Clearly, Johnson has her Tracy Anderson attire down to a science. She's not the only one: Fellow Nike V2K enthusiasts, including Jennifer Lawrence and Kaia Gerber, follow similar streetwear formulas.

J.Law, for one, rewears the $125 sneakers (in black or white) with the baggiest bottoms in her closet. Usually, fans have to zoom in to spot their reflective trim or chunky soles. April 2026 will mark two years since Gerber wore her Summit White/Metallic Silver pair. She's since pledged loyalty to On Cloud sneakers—but back in 2024, the model religiously coupled the Nikes with Alo Yoga leggings and a four-figure The Row coat.

In Hollywood, it's rare for a sneaker this striking to be so widely shared by celebrities. Kendall Jenner's Asics might need to watch out: the Nike V2Ks are primed for top billing in 2026, once again.

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Two famous people being seen together is enough for dating rumors to begin—even better if they're both single. So, naturally, when Dakota Johnson was spotted with Role Model, the gossip began.

As reported by TMZ, Johnson and Role Model (real name: Tucker Pillsbury) recently got dinner with a couple of other people. (Most of us can probably say the same of our own social lives.)

Photos published by TMZ show the Madame Web star and "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" singer sitting next to each other during the outing. According to TMZ, "Sources tell us Dakota was lying on him all cuddled up at the cozy dinner." They also were said to have been "engulfed in conversation with another dinner guest."

Marie Claire has reached out to reps for Johnson and Role Model for comment.

Obviously, the actor and musician could just be friends who were having a meal together, so take this gossip with a grain of salt. But, they are both said to be single at the moment.

In June, People reported that Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin had ended their eight-year relationship. While she hasn't spoken out about the breakup, she did share some of her insight into her feelings about relationships in an interview with the Los Angeles Times in June.

"For a long time we’ve all been so quick to judge relationships or how they should happen, how they should exist in the world," Johnson said while talking about her movie Materialists. "When people should get married. Divorce is bad. All these things that actually, if you think about it, why is divorce bad? Why do people have to get married or at a certain age or only once? Why? It doesn’t matter."

As for Role Model, he previously dated YouTuber Emma Chamberlain for three years with that relationship ending in 2023, according to E! News.

"I have no regrets, and it’s a beautiful time in my life that I’m proud of," Role Model told Nylon of his relationship with Chamberlain in 2024. "I honestly never thought I would be in a relationship for three and a half years, and the fact that I was and that it was beautiful pretty much the entire time— I'm just very thankful. At the end of the day, I think the best thing I took away from it is knowing that I can do that and knowing that I can do that again at some point when I want to or when I’m ready."

If you didn't already have "patent leather sneakers" on your 2026 bingo card, I'd suggest adding it now. Because according to Dakota Johnson, the glossy footwear trend will soon make the big time.

On Monday, Dec. 23, Johnson popped out for a bit of pre-Christmas shopping with her mom Melanie Griffith in Los Angeles. Her outfit struck the perfect note on the holiday dressing spectrum, falling in the middle ground between "festive glamour" and "casual cool."

The Materialists actor was dressed for the holiday season, cloaked in faux fur and a smattering of posh accessories. She effectively elevated the classic T-Shirt and Jeans™ look with a plush statement coat (vintage, by the looks of it) covered in bold leopard spots. The rest of her 'fit was straight out of the minimalist's playbook, styled with a simple leather belt, a beaded necklace, and tortoise shell cat-eye sunglasses from Khaite x Oliver Peoples.

The proverbial bow on top of Johnson's look was a pair of glossy, patent leather sneakers. The shoe in question? Adidas Samba OGs. The unexpected finish made 2024's most popular shoe feel straight out of 2026.

Honestly, it was really thoughtful of her to hard-launch this sneaker trend right before the after-Christmas sales.

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